Trade
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Uzbekistan and Taliban Establish Joint Business Council
DID Press: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan hosted the formation of a Joint Business Council between Uzbekistan and the Taliban, comprising 32 members representing both Uzbekistan’s and Afghanistan’s business communities. In the council’s inaugural meeting on Thursday, participants…
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First Afghanistan–Uzbekistan Joint Trade Council Meeting Held in Tashkent
DID Press: The first meeting of the Joint Trade Council between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan was held in Tashkent, where officials from both nations signed a framework agreement establishing the council. The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment announced that the…
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India Turns to Non-Dollar Currencies for Russian Oil Purchases
DID Press: India has begun settling payments for crude oil imports from Russia using non-dollar currencies, reflecting shifting geopolitical dynamics and adjustments to evolving policies from the United States, according to market reports. A report by Bloomberg indicates that Indian…
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Taliban Confirms Torkham Crossing Will Remain Closed on March 25
DID Press: Obaidullah Aqaab Farooqi, spokesperson for the Taliban’s General Directorate of Border Police, stated that reports about reopening the Torkham Border Crossing on March 25 are “false and baseless.” The crossing will remain closed. Earlier, some Pakistani sources had…
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Japan Releases Strategic Oil Reserves to Stabilize Energy Market
DID Press: Japan government announced it will release part of its strategic oil reserves to ease rising concerns over global energy supply disruptions and surging oil prices amid escalating US and Israeli actions against Iran. According to the Ministry of…
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Saudi Alternatives to Hormuz Strait Face Capacity Limits
DID Press: According to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Saudi Arabia has increased oil exports via the Red Sea and activated the East-West pipeline, making Yanbu the main route to bypass the Hormuz Strait. However, Yanbu’s capacity remains a major limitation. The route…
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Tashkent Hosts “Made in Afghanistan 2026” Expo to Boost Regional Trade
DID Press: Tashkent is hosting the international “Made in Afghanistan – Tashkent 2026” exhibition from March 25 to 28, a major trade event bringing together around 120 Afghan business representatives aimed at strengthening economic and commercial ties between Afghanistan and…
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Afghan Ex-MP Criticizes Global Media Bias Amid Iran and US-Israel Conflict
DID Press: Aref Rahmani, former member of Afghanistan’s House of Representatives, wrote on his personal page regarding the Iran-US-Israel war: Over the past 21 days and nights, thousands of missiles and bunker-busting bombs struck homes, factories, hospitals, schools, and even…
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Brent Crude Surges Past $112 Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
DID Press: Global oil prices climbed sharply, with Brent Crude rising by more than $5 to reach $112.38 per barrel, amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. The surge follows reports of retaliatory actions by Iran after attacks by the…
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Trump May Delay China Visit Amid US Pressure on Beijing Over Strait of Hormuz
DID Press: Donald Trump said he may postpone his planned trip to China later this month as Washington presses Beijing to help reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz. In an interview with the Financial Times, Trump said he expects China…
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